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Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-22-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,083
Posted By JAKE

Jake

Hello everyone, this is Ryan Cameron, JAKE's son (username: JAKE-Son or kobrah1) I know my father is a very active member on the Corvette forum and it hates me to bring bad news to such a great...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By JAKE

A few years ago I installed a pair of heads using...

A few years ago I installed a pair of heads using new ARP head bolts and they came with directions to tighten, loosen, retighten, etc., the head bolts. But the the new ones I installed last summer...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,462
Posted By JAKE

The FSM for the 96 LT1 specifies one full turn...

The FSM for the 96 LT1 specifies one full turn +/- 1/4 turn, which would mean One and One Quarter Turns would still be within spec.

GM loves to change things.

Jake
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,462
Posted By JAKE

Many months ago I called TPiS about that setting...

Many months ago I called TPiS about that setting recommendation. I called right after I read it and was told it's only to be used for racing.

If you'd like you can call them too, to see if...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,919
Posted By JAKE

When considering piston to valve clearances it's...

When considering piston to valve clearances it's important to remember that the clearances are most needed when the engine is over-revved, valves floated or a shift is missed.

It's during those...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,750
Posted By JAKE

You seem to be very emphatic in your advice, with...

You seem to be very emphatic in your advice, with all the exclamation points and ALL CAPS. As if there's absolutely no chance using a volt meter would work. In my opinion, the added emphasis is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,919
Posted By JAKE

Right. Elgin's been around for a LONG time but...

Right. Elgin's been around for a LONG time but aren't all that well known or commonly used. CompCams is generally considered to be the premier valve train company in the country. Surprisingly,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By JAKE

Here's a link to a site with the procedure to...

Here's a link to a site with the procedure to determine the correct pushrod length. It's absolutely the BEST one I've found in all my reading. Although there will probably be different (sometimes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,750
Posted By JAKE

A malfunctioning digital dash will drain the...

A malfunctioning digital dash will drain the battery too. A buddy of mine had a draining problem on his 85 and, rather than having the dash repaired, he just installed a cut off switch right at the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,147
Posted By JAKE

According to my 96 Factory Service Manual, the #1...

According to my 96 Factory Service Manual, the #1 piston has to be at TDC when the hub is installed. It doesn't matter (and no mention is made in the FSM) where the #1 position is on the Compression...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,093
Posted By JAKE

I have the exact parrt numbers. They differ a...

I have the exact parrt numbers. They differ a bit depending on where they're advertised. 844-R19100.045 Vs R19100-45 Vs ZR19100, etc. for the HellFires. These do have the SS-50 oil rings, which...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,093
Posted By JAKE

Considering Different Piston Rings

For the 398 CID build I'm into, I'm consider using piston rings I haven't used before and am hoping someone has used them and will give me some feed-back on them.

They're: Speed-Pro R-19100s and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,742
Posted By JAKE

I looked up ECKLERS part number in their catalog...

I looked up ECKLERS part number in their catalog and posted it here. I even went to ECKLERS website and punched in that number, but the response was "number not found" or something similar. I even...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-01-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By JAKE

Ray - my roadster is a relatively early...

Ray - my roadster is a relatively early convertible, assembled approximately 14% thru the mid-year roadster run. How can you tell if the engine is a roller block? Is there anyway to discern if an...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-01-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
Posted By JAKE

Problem is that some shops that are really...

Problem is that some shops that are really meticulous about the cleanliness of their shop/machines, etc., won't accept a greasy/oily block. Reher & Morrision won't.

Many years ago R&M refused to...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-01-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By JAKE

Are you willing to separate the parts and sell...

Are you willing to separate the parts and sell only the block?

Jake
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-01-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
Posted By JAKE

HOT WATER (garden hose connected to clothes...

HOT WATER (garden hose connected to clothes washer hot water line) and dish washing liquid if I do it at home. I go over the engine many, many times.

When I have a helping hand to lift it, I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-01-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By JAKE

My EARLY 86 had iron heads, a flat tappet cam and...

My EARLY 86 had iron heads, a flat tappet cam and a ONE PIECE rear main seal block.

I don't recall what was stamped on the block though.

Jake
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-25-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,664
Posted By JAKE

"If I end up doing THAT, I may as well do a...

"If I end up doing THAT, I may as well do a "bottom end" rebuild".

First come up with a plan, then stick to it. All this ' if I do this I might as well do that' tells me there wasn't a plan.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,085
Posted By JAKE

Sorry, I can't help with that. I didn't take any...

Sorry, I can't help with that. I didn't take any last time I was down-under. It's easier as a two-person job but I've done it alone. Just causes for more up an down.

Maybe/hopefully someone...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By JAKE

I agree with danno85 and desertmike1. Check for...

I agree with danno85 and desertmike1. Check for what they wrote first.

Jake
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 605
Posted By JAKE

You might want to check for the factory listed HP...

You might want to check for the factory listed HP rating for a particular part, like rods and pistons. This may give you a better indication on how will they will stand up.

This also includes the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By JAKE

More than one way to skin a cat. I changed mine...

More than one way to skin a cat. I changed mine on my 86 Vette by pulling the distributor, which gave me access to the filter. Mine required being bolted on to provide a ground connection I guess....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,491
Posted By JAKE

I totally/100% agree with that and often post the...

I totally/100% agree with that and often post the very same thing.

Moving from a changing the intake gasket to a failed OPTI is a Hugh leap. It's just not logical. I don't see anyway that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,085
Posted By JAKE

Yep, the 'starting bumping' technique works...

Yep, the 'starting bumping' technique works exceptionally well and is my #1 choice.

My 2nd choice is the screwdriver through the flex-plate. This works well too, if the screw-driver is...
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